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Writing Tips

Challenge Your Writing

Shannon A Thompson6 Comments

Challenging your writing is important, but what does that mean? It means trying something new—attempting a project outside your box of comfort—or switching everything up entirely. Challenging yourself can be a big or small adventure. You can try a new genre in a short story rather than a novel, for instance. But pushing yourself to… Continue reading Challenge Your Writing

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First or Third Person? Present or Past Tense? How Do You Decide?

Shannon A Thompson29 Comments

So you're writing a book...but your book requires some decisions. Your narrative needs structure. And there are a million options to choose from. So how do you decide a perspective and a tense? What is the best combination for your book? Let me start out by saying that making the choice to write in first/third… Continue reading First or Third Person? Present or Past Tense? How Do You Decide?

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It’s All About Perspective … Or Is It?

Shannon A Thompson14 Comments

Announcement one: I did an interview with The Modest Verge. Not only was it exciting, it was also fun and informative. You can find out if I kill bugs or set them free, what I would be if I weren’t human, and - of course - I’ve dropped yet another hint about what Seconds Before… Continue reading It’s All About Perspective … Or Is It?